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SEPTEMBER 2018M A S S E S , R E C O N C I L I A T I O N , & A D O R A T I O N

“COME NEAR MY CHILDREN, DON’T BE AFRAID.” -Our Lady at La SaletteFather Andre Patenaude, M.S. - Superior Fr. Ted Brown , M.S. - Shrine Director Father Bernie Baris, M.S. - Retreat Center Director

MASSESSunday

12:10 PMMonday - Friday12:10 & 6:30 PM

Saturday12:10 & 4:30 PM

RECONCILIATIONSaturday & Sunday

1:00 - 4:00 PMMonday - Friday1:00 - 2:00 PM

Wednesday1-2:00 PM & 5-6:00 PM

NO CONFESSIONS:SEPT 3, LABOR DAY &

SEPT 19, FEAST OF LA SALETTE

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Saturday1:00 - 4:00 PM

HEALING MASSESSpanish - First SundaySeptember 2, 2:30 PM

Portuguese -NO PORTUGUESE HEALING

SERVICE English with Fr. Pat -

Last Sunday September 30, at 2:00 PM

LA SALETTE ANNIVERSARY

September 14-19, 2018Join us this September for a three-day celebration in honor of Our

Lady of La Salette!Thursday, September 13:

Vespers for Our Lady of La Salette with Mass at 6:30PMLa Salette Storytelling Series at 7:30 PM

Friday, September 14: Mass at 6:30 PM (Renewal of La Salette Lay Associate Promises)

Pieta Art Exhibit immediately following Mass (7:30PM)

Saturday, September 15: Mass at 4:30PM with Bishop Robert Brennan

Fireworks hosted by the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement at 7:00PM

Sunday, September 16:Mass with Bishop Da Cunha at 12:10 PM

Wednesday, September 19:Special Mass with the community at 12:10 PM

NO CONFESSIONS ON SEPTEMBER 19th.

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SEPTEMBERCALENDAR

Sept 4 - Separated and Divorced Support Group, pg 5Sept 5 - Prayers for the Church Crisis, 6:30pm Mass

Sept 7 - La Salette Movie Festival, pg 2Sept 9 - Day of Reflection w/ John Dacey, pg 5

Sept 9 - French Canadian PilgrimageSept 10 - Grief Education, pg 5

Sept 13 - La Salette Storytelling Series, pg 6Sept 14-16 - La Salette Anniversary Weekend, pg 6

Sept 15 - Day of Prayer: Senses Alive, pg 5Sept 18 - Separated and Divorced Support Group, pg 5Sept 19, Feast of Our Lady of La Salette, 12:10pm Mass

Sept 22 - Italian Cultural Festival, pg 4Sept 23-30 - Ignatian 8 Day Retreat, pg 5

Sept 27 -Walking in Hope, pg 3Sept 28 - Blue Mass, pg 4Sept 30 - Silver Rose, pg 4

Sept 30 - Portuguese PilgrimageOct 6-8 - Spanish Pilgrimage, pg 3

Oct 7 - Blessing of the Animals, pg 4Oct 9 - Voting as a Catholic, pg 4

Oct 18 - Watoto, pg 3Oct 26 - Leonard Bernstein Celebration, pg 4

Mission Appeal, pg 4“GLIMPSES of RADICALINNER LANDSCAPES”

2018 La Salette Film FestivalSeptember 7

7:15PM in the Welcome Center.

Our next screening will be on September 7th, 2018 at 7:15pm at the Welcome Center. The movie we will be presenting is “Priceless.” It will be an evening to reflect on the relevant and sensitive social issue regarding human trafficking and exploitation. A representative of Thrive New England, will introduce the film. Thrive New England’s mission is to prevent the sexual exploitation and trafficking of New England minors and to provide restorative care to trafficked teens. We hope you will join us.

Admission is free.

PRAYER GROUPSShrine Church & Chapel of Reconciliation

La Salette & Divine Mercy DevotionsWednesday at 7:15pm in Shrine Church

Intercessory Prayer Group2nd Thursday of the Month - 7:15pm

Leader: Bev Noelte (La Salette Associate)

Padre Pio Prayer Group2nd Monday of the Month - 7:15pm

Lay Leader: Ron MendesLa Salette Pax Christi

3rd Tuesday of the Month - 7:30pmGod the Father Apostolate

will resume on October 14th.

ITALIAN CULTURAL FESTIVALSeptember 22, 2018

at 12:00pm

The Festival will officially open at 12:00pm. Groups are adviced to arrive at the Shrine between 11:00am and 12:00pm.

The Festival will include both cultural and religious events: Italian food, dances and songs; a roundtable on the life of St. Padre Pio, a concert in his honor, and a presentation on the history of Italian-Americans in the United States. Kevin Sullivan will present and direct “A Musical Portrait of St. Padre Pio”. Educational and fun activities for children will be available and much more. The Festival will conclude with a solemn Mass in honor of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina at 6:00pm with the veneration of a first class relic of St. Padre Pio. Veneration of first class relics will be available.

For more information visit www.italianculturalfestival.org

You can support the event by making a donation at https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/italian-

cultural-festival

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WALKING IN HOPE SUPPORT GROUP:

Bereavement Group for those who have lost loved ones from drug use

OUR NEXT MEETINGWILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY,

SEPTEMBER 27 AT 7:30 PM IN THE WELCOME CENTER

The epidemic of drug use has hit this area hard. There have been many deaths from drug use and for parents, siblings and friends the loss is devastating. We have a support group for those who have lost someone to this horrible disease.

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONSFirst Saturday of each month, Reconciliation Chapel

from 11:00-12:00 PM

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, and other Prayers

The First Five Saturdays devotion with its unique combination of confession, Communion, and the Rosary, holds a special place in our Lady’s plan. AND, as our Mother, Our Lady of La Salette invites us, “Come near, my children...”

THERE WILL NOT BE A SEPTEMBER

DONUT SUNDAYIt will resume in October.

For the third time, the National Shrine of Our Lady of la Salette is honored to host the Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda. They will be performing on October 18th in the Welcome Center at 7:00pm. As in previous years, Fr. Flavio is looking for 9 families to host two Watoto children and one adult. Please contact him at 508-222-5410 if you are willing to host.

Admission to this concert is free.

NO LA SALETTEYOUTH MASS

IN SEPTEMBERThe monthly Youth Mass will resume in

October.

BOOK OF THE MONTHTHE FACE OF THE RECONCILER:

SHARING THE LA SALETTE CHARISM OF RECONCILIATION

By Fr. Normand Thoreaux, MS

The author, Fr. Normand Theroux, M.S. (1927-2001), was a devoted Missionary of Our Lady of La Salette. His many years of priestly ministry included his professional study and teaching of scripture, giving retreats and days of recollection to laity and members of countless religious orders, as well as his extensive study and writing about the Apparition of Our Lady of La Salette.

Now Available in our Gift Shop!

SPANISH PILGRIMAGEOctober 6, 2018

For more informationplease call 508-222-5410.

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ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS:The LAST opportunity to receive training on the new Safe Environment process will take place on:

September 20, 6-7pmin the Welcome Center.

Please make sure that you bring valid state accepted proof of identification (driver’s license, ID, passport, etc). PLEASE SIGN UP ON OUR WEBSITE AT:

lasaletteattleboroshrine.org/safe-environment

We are casting our nets out for new liturgical ministers, lectors, eucharistic ministers, and other

volunteers to help out with Mass!If you’ve ever considered offering your time, gifts, and talents for use here at the Shrine,

please contact us at 508-222-5410 or visit us online at lasaletteattleboroshrine.org.

VOTING AS A CATHOLICTuesday, October 9, 2018 at 7:30PM

Presented by Fr. Rick Gribble

As we come into the mid-term election period, we need to once again focus on what it means to be Catholic and a Citizen. The Bishops have written the document, Faithful Citizenship, asking us to focus on Catholic Principles and the parties and/or Candidates. Once again we will host Fr. Richard Gribble, CSC from Stonehill College to help us make a good conscience decision in regard to voting. A free will offering will be taken.

SILVER ROSEKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

September 30, 2018at the 12:10PM Mass

Each year, from early March through mid-December, Silver Roses are stewarded by Knights of Columbus councils along routes from Canada to Mexico. Every stop the Silver Rose makes throughout the pilgrimage is a rosary-centered occasion for Knights, parishioners and community members to pray for respect for life, for the spiritual renewal of each nation, and for the ad-vancement of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Join us for a brief outdoor ceremony after Mass.

CELEBRATING THE 100th ANNIVERSARY of the Birth of Leonard Bernstein

October 26 at 7:30pm

An occasion to reflect on the religious works of Massachusetts native, Leonard Bernstein, including his “The Mass”. Guest speaker: Dr. Krishan Oberoi, Professor of Voice and Director of Collegiate Chorale at Shonehill College. Our host will be Fr. Ted Brown, Director of the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette. A free will offering will be taken.

MASS TO SUPPORT POLICE OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS, EMT’S AND

FIRST RESPONDERSSeptember 28th at the 6:30PM Mass

On September 28th, we would like to invite all Police Officers, Firefighters, Medical Technicians, and their families to join us for Mass and prayer. Celebrant: Fr. Ted Brown, MS, Federal Amtrak Police Chaplain. Attendance in uniform is encouraged!

FEAST OF SAINT FRANCISBLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

Sunday, October 7thIn the Saint Francis Garden at 10:00 AM

Rain Location will be under theWelcome Center Carport

LA SALETTE MISSIONS APPEALAs you may know, each year during the months of September and October, we hold our annual Missions Appeal. Please keep on the lookout for envelopes in the church pews as well as a mailing. On the last weekend of September (29-30), Fr. Bernie Taylor, MS from Myanmar will be preaching on the La Salette Missions asking our assistance for the La Salette Missions around the world.

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SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE SEPARATED & DIVORCED

Meets on September 4 & 18 from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Retreat Center.

Led by Dorothy LevesqueCome join us for this new support group for those in our community who are touched directly or indirectly by divorce and/or separation. Please visit our website at www.lasaletteretreatcenter.com or call 508-642-1928 for more information.

RETREAT CENTER947 Park St. Attleboro MA 02703office@lasaletteretreatcenter.com

(508) 222-8530

GRIEF EDUCATION September 10th, 2018

from 6:30-8:30PM

Theme:“GUILT AND SHAME”

Grief Education is a safe, compassionate, and confidential forum where you will be given the opportunity to learn, share, explore feelings, and find ways to accept and to cope with the loss of a loved one. Cost: $10 per session

Pre-registration required.To register please call Sr. Judith Costa at 508-345-2660

For more information or to register for any of the above programs/retreats, please call us at 508-222-8530

or visit our website at www.lasaletteretreatcenter.com

SPIRITUAL DIRECTIONMeeting with a spiritual director or spiritual companion can often help you discover God’s movement within your life journey and encourage you to draw closer to God. It can help you integrate spirituality into your daily life, discern and make difficult choices, and share your hopes, struggles and losses. Spiritual companions include ordained, religious and lay people trained in helping you discover what God has been waiting for you to seek in a closer relationship. Here is a list of the Spiritual Directors available at the Retreat Center:

-Fr. Ted Brown, MS - 508-222-5410

-Fr. Flavio Gillio, MS - 508-222-5410

-Sr. Annette Langlois, SASV - 508-236-9093

To make an appointment, please contact any of the above directors at the number provided.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Day of Reflection - “Seeing is Believing: Using Photography to See God in All Things.”

September 9 Presented by John Dacey

Participants are invited to bring a device that can take photos as there will be time for picture taking on the grounds. The program “focuses” on finding God in our lived experience through the “lens” of faith. From 9:00am (registration) to 4:00pm. Lunch included. Suggested donation: $45 per person.

Day of Prayer: “Senses Alive.” September 15

Presented by Dottie Levesque

The focus of this day will be how God communicates his love and challenges through our senses - and how we use them to express our gratitude to our generous God. From 8:30am (registration) to 4:00pm. Lunch included. Suggested donation per person: $ 45.

8 Days Retreat: “Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius” September 23-30

Presented by Fr. Flavio Gillio, m.s.

Based on both Sacred Scripture and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the retreat offers individual spiritual direction in an environment of extended silence and prayer. Retreatants meet once a day, individually, with the spiritual director, to reflect on their prayer experiences and to probe how God is active and working in their lives. From Sunday 7:00pm to Sunday after breakfast. Suggested donation: $550 per person. Registration and Deposit required.

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SNACK BAROPEN YEAR ROUND

Wednesday to Sunday - 1:00 - 4:00 PM

The Snack Bar in the foyer of the Welcome Center is a great place to stop when visiting the Shrine. It serves fresh sandwiches, small meat pies, pizza, and soup as well as ice cream, chips, and candy!

Brother Roger Moreau, M.S.Snack Bar Manager

As you do your estate planning, re-membering us in your will is a way of

creating a lasting legacy of your life and helping to continue our good work.

Our legal title is: Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, Inc.

947 Park St. Attleboro, MA 02703

RELIGIOUS ARTICLE BOOKSTORE

The La Salette Religious Article Bookstore is the perfect place to find a gift for every occasion! Our selection includes rosaries, crucifixes, medals, statues, Willow Tree Angels, jewelry and music boxes. Books include a variety of Bibles, missals and prayer books, spiritual reading and self-help books. With weddings, first communions & confirmations quickly approaching, we’re getting new items in every day! Come visit us in the La Salette Welcome Center!

For what occasion do you need a special gift, book, or greeting card?

YOU’LL FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR AT LA SALETTE.

MUSIC MINISTRY

We’re looking for people to sing or play at the 4:30

PM Mass, Contact Fr. Pat at 508-222-5410. If you are

interested in helping at the 12:10 PM Sunday Mass,

please contact Stephen Higgins at:

lasalettemusicdirector@gmail.comCANDLE NOTICE

Due to several changes of staff over the past few years, our annual candle database has not been properly kept up to date. Please be patient with us as we attempt to resolve this matter. If you have any questions regarding your candle plaques, please call 508-236-9068.

LA SALETTE STORYTELLING SERIES

Thursday September 13 at 7:30PMIn the Welcome Center Cafe

Come have a coffee and join us for the innaugural meeting of our La Salette Storytelling Series where we will be sharing three amazing, heartfelt stories; all revolving around the central message of Mary’s apparition: Reconciliation.

ALL ARE WELCOME!